How About Kevin Millar?
One player who hasn't gotten much play here at MLBTR is 36 year-old 1B/DH Kevin Millar. He's up to a solid .282/.399/.462 on the season, including a 1.063 OPS this month. Millar might be one of the few players who exhibits a consistent second half trend. He's been significantly better after the break in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Millar has a mere $1.2MM left on his contract this year. His $2.75MM option for '08 becomes guaranteed with 475 plate appearances, and he's on pace for about 500 right now. He'll probably pass the 130 game threshold, bringing his '08 salary to $3.05MM. Very affordable for solid production and clubhouse presence.
The Yankees would be a logical destination for Millar. Sean Casey has come alive since a terrible April, so the Tigers probably wouldn't be interested. The Twins would be a fine fit at DH. Angels or Mariners too. Over in the NL Millar could help the Braves or Diamondbacks at first base.
"The Yankees would be a logical destination for Millar."
Take it back! or a hit will be ordered. Ninja pirates, be afraid.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | July 16, 2007 at 01:01 PM
The Yankees aren't about to go out and trade for a first baseman, not with Phillips playing well right now - that would totally undermine him. if he struggles, that will change, but he was their savior last night, and although he isn't exactly a long term solution, neither is Millar. Teixeira, that would be another story, but as of now they already have a short-term first base solution, we just have to see how short term he ends up being. Are we talking one month, or more like one year?
Posted by: achilles17 | July 16, 2007 at 01:31 PM
I'd stop being a Yankee fan if Millar came to New York. Mike Lowell's more of a Yankee in a Red Sox uniform than Millar.
Posted by: johnflaherty | July 16, 2007 at 01:37 PM
Guess he's not a logical option for the Yankees then? Haha. I would love to see the Redsox go after him as bench help, he would be a much better option than Eric Hinksi..
Posted by: Bosox4416 | July 16, 2007 at 02:07 PM
First Doug "I can't hit a barn" Mientsdjlkasljd, then Kevin Milllllar, who next? Bill Buckner?
I just couldn't see replacing one inconsistent hitter with another. Sure, good clubhouse guy, but what does that help with them? They need alot more then chemisty and a smile to make the playoffs
Posted by: ErroRod1985 | July 16, 2007 at 02:11 PM
I add this thread as further evidence that Jim Thome SHOULD BE TRADED!!!!!!
Posted by: beauhoopman | July 16, 2007 at 02:28 PM